Some useful addresses

CancerBACUP (British Association of Cancer United Patients)
3 Bath Place,
Rivington Street,
London EC2A 3JR

Helpline: 0808 800 1234
Phone: 020 7696 9003 Fax: 020 7696 9002
Web Site: www.cancerbacup.org.uk

Provides wide-ranging information on many types of cancer, including factsheets and booklets. The telephone helpline is operated by nurses who can discuss treatments and all aspects of the illness.

THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT ASSOCIATION (PSA)
59 Codrington Hill,
Forest Hill,
London SE23 1LR

Helpline: 0845 601 0766
Web site: www.prostatecancersupport.co.uk

PSA is a national association of self-help and support groups throughout the country for men with prostate cancer, their families and those who are interested in improving the care and support of those affected by prostate cancer. Provides a national helpline, manned by prostate cancer patients, to give information and support. Produces regular newsletters and leaflets to raise the awareness of prostate cancer.

THE PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY
3 Angel Walk,
Hammersmith,
London W6 9HX

Helpline: 0845 300 8383 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm)
Phone: 020 8222 7622
Fax: 020 8222 7639
E-mail: info@prostate-cancer.org.uk
Web site: www.prostate-cancer.org.uk

A charity providing information and support to men with prostate cancer and their families. Regular newsletters and a variety of pamphlets and booklets are available as well as a confidential helpline. The charity also supports research into the causes and treatment of prostate cancer.

CANCERLINK
11-21 Northdown Street,
London N1 9BN

Helpline: 0808 808 0000
Phone: 020 7833 2818
Fax: 020 7833 4963
Web Site: cancerlink@cancerlink.org.uk

Has leaflets and a helpline through which it makes available information on all aspects of cancer. Also provides training for people setting up help groups and publishes a directory of cancer support groups across the UK.

CANCER RESEARCH CAMPAIGN
10 Cambridge Terrace,
Regents Park London NW1 4JL

Phone: 020 7224 1333
Fax: 020 7487 4310
Web Site: www.crc.org.uk

A major supporter of research into prostate cancer, including its causes, development, screening and early detection of the disease, and new treatments. Booklet available on request.

IMPERIAL CANCER RESEARCH FUND
Cancer Information Service PO Box 123,
Lincoln’s Inn Fields,
London WC2A 3PX

Phone: 020 7269 3611
Fax: 020 7269 3262
E-mail: cancer.info@icrf.icnet.uk
Web Site: www.imperialcancer.co.uk

Conducts research into many aspects of cancers of all kinds. Produces leaflets and up-to-date information on many aspects of prostate cancer.